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1454 E 50th Multi-family
D Composite 40.27
Why this score? — see what drove the D grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +14.3/30.0
  • ARV discount +8.7/15.0
  • DSCR +4.3/10.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • 1% rule +3.0/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +0.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$680,000

1454 E 50th · Los Angeles, CA 90011
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,144 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 178 Days on market
Built 1930 5,002 sqft lot $594/sqft · 82% above area Est $699k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

Listing remarks MLS

Excellent Investment or Owner-User Opportunity! This property features three legal units, offering the perfect setup to live in one and rent the other two. The spacious front home includes 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, while two additional units each offer 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Schedule a viewing today before it’s gone!

Key facts

  • 5,002 sq ft lot
  • Built 1930
  • Listed 177 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath multifamily listed at $680k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $121 ($1k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $545k (19.9% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $545k (19.9% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 6.5% vs local median 2.1% in Los Angeles — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 68/100 on livability (#273 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment B; Watch: health & safety C-, schools D+, crime F.
  • Los Angeles Unified (urban): math 29% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #223 of 517 in CA (top 43%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 67% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents falling (-8.2%/yr); 126 active listings in the ZIP; 34 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 44% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $5,447/mo this rent would consume 111% of the median local household income ($59k/yr) (locally 5930% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $5k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $20k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Los Angeles County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 178 days — a 12% lower offer ($598k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • Current owner paid $110k; list at $680k implies a 518% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1930 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $544,700 (19.9% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 178 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 20% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1930 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  10. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.80%
Cap rate
6.51%
Cash-on-cash
0.76%
DSCR
1.03
GRM
10.4

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$699,090
List price
$680,000
Delta
-2.73%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1220-1222 E 49th St 0.30mi 3/2.0 (+1) 1,154 (+1%) 8mo $395,000 $342 72

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-18.2%
Equity multiple
0.38×
Total profit
$-118,679
Equity at exit
$101,390
10-year hold
IRR
-16.9%
Equity multiple
0.18×
Total profit
$-156,065
Equity at exit
$58,794

Cash invested: $190,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (CITY)
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State California
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
County
— inherits STATE
City Los Angeles
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+22
LARSO + JCEO 2023; relocation for substantial remodel evictions.

ZIP-level market 90011

Rents YoY
-8.2%
Active inventory
126
Price-to-rent
24.3×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$5,447 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$3,566
Tax from tax record
$333 /mo · $3,993/yr
Insurance
$283
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,144
Net cashflow
$121

Break-even live

Break-even rent $5,294
Max offer price $680,000
Occupancy floor 93%

3-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
1× unit 3 1 $2,329
Total (3 units) $5,447

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$170,000
Closing costs
$20,400
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 34 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
1426 E 48th St Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 700 $2,400 $3.43 43d 1 0.21mi
1428 E 54th St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 850 $3,400 $4.00 43d 1 0.23mi
1428 E 54th St Unit 2 Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 850 $3,200 $3.76 43d 1 0.23mi
4620 Compton Ave Unit 9 Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1200 $2,750 $2.29 24d 1 0.30mi
1307 1/2 56th St Unit 1307 1/2 Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 900 $2,250 $2.50 7d 1 0.36mi
1162 E 46th St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1350 $3,800 $2.81 43d 1 0.48mi
1037 E 50th St Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 900 $2,800 $3.11 24d 1 0.49mi
1031 E 52nd Pl Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1000 $3,650 $3.65 12d 1 0.51mi
1344 E 43rd Pl Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 1437 $2,850 $1.98 43d 1 0.53mi
1346 E 43rd Pl Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 800 $2,850 $3.56 43d 1 0.53mi
4327 Honduras St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1281 $3,670 $2.86 43d 1 0.60mi
4310 Morgan Ave Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1189 $2,999 $2.52 14d 1 0.62mi
1166 E 43rd Pl Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 1100 $3,252 $2.96 1d 1 0.63mi
1651 E 42nd St Unit 1 Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 756 $2,180 $2.88 24d 1 0.72mi
905 E 57th St Los Angeles, CA 2.0 2.0 840 $3,000 $3.57 43d 1 0.75mi
4177 Naomi Ave Unit 4182 Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1000 $3,000 $3.00 43d 1 0.77mi
4177 Naomi Ave Unit 4181 Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1000 $2,650 $2.65 43d 1 0.77mi
718 E 48th St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1332 $3,150 $2.36 43d 1 0.80mi
956 E 43rd St Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 920 $2,887 $3.14 24d 1 0.82mi
1177 E 41st Pl Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 1000 $3,200 $3.20 43d 1 0.86mi
6110 Makee Ave Unit 6114 Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 826 $3,150 $3.81 2d 1 0.88mi
1659 E 61st St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1200 $3,500 $2.92 43d 1 0.88mi
1364 E 61st St Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 700 $2,500 $3.57 24d 1 0.89mi
643 E 47th St Unit 4 Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 790 $2,475 $3.13 24d 1 0.93mi
632 E Vernon Ave Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 1300 $3,000 $2.31 5d 1 1.00mi
632 E Vernon Ave Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.0 1300 $3,000 $2.31 14d 1 1.00mi
1285 E Martin Luther King Junior Blvd Unit 1285 Los Angeles, CA 1.0 1.0 800 $1,495 $1.87 24d 1 1.01mi
431 56th St Unit 3 Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 800 $2,800 $3.50 21d 1 1.06mi
887 E 40th Pl Unit 3 Los Angeles, CA 3.0 1.5 1135 $3,000 $2.64 43d 1 1.11mi
3438 McKinley Ave Apt 5 Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1100 $2,887 $2.62 2d 1 1.22mi
6624 Miramonte Blvd Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 850 $2,800 $3.29 43d 1 1.24mi
5875 Towne Ave Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 1040 $3,250 $3.12 20d 1 1.25mi
1210 E 68th St Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 866 $2,500 $2.89 1d 1 1.33mi
1210 1/4 E 68th St Los Angeles, CA 2.0 1.0 866 $2,599 $3.00 24d 1 1.33mi

Listing history 18 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $680,000 Active 178 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $680,000 Active 177 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $680,000 Active 176 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $680,000 Active 175 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $680,000 Active 173 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $680,000 Active 169 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $680,000 Active 168 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $680,000 Active 167 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $680,000 Active 164 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $680,000 Active 163 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $680,000 Active 162 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    days on market $680,000 Active 161 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $680,000 Active 160 DOM
  14. 2026-03-10
    price $680,000 320-char remark
    Show marketing remark (320 chars)

    Excellent Investment or Owner-User Opportunity! This property features three legal units, offering the perfect setup to live in one and rent the other two. The spacious front home includes 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, while two additional units each offer 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Schedule a viewing today before it’s gone!

  15. 2025-12-22
    listed $700,000 Active 320-char remark
    Show marketing remark (320 chars)

    Excellent Investment or Owner-User Opportunity! This property features three legal units, offering the perfect setup to live in one and rent the other two. The spacious front home includes 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, while two additional units each offer 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Schedule a viewing today before it’s gone!

  16. 1987-10-06
    soldstatus $110,000
  17. 1987-10-06
    soldstatus $110,000
  18. 1983-07-28
    soldstatus $70,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast CA · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$3,993 · $333/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$5,168 · $431/mo
Expected delta
+$1,175/yr (+$98/mo · 29.4%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥91°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 9 unhealthy d/yr today · 9 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$65,364
− Mortgage interest
−$38,091
− Property taxes
−$3,993
− Insurance
−$3,400
− Repairs & maintenance
−$5,229
− Management
−$5,229
− Depreciation
−$19,782
Taxable loss
−$10,360
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$2,486
After-tax cash flow
$3,939/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Los Angeles Unified
NCES district ID
0622710
Math proficiency
29% ▼ -4.00%
Reading proficiency
54% ▲ 10.00%
Median HH income
$50,403
Composite
35.67/100
National rank
#4875
State rank
#223 of 517 in CA

Livability — Los Angeles

Score
68/100
State rank
#273
US rank
#9237

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living F Crime F Employment B Housing B- Health & safety C- User ratings C-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Los Angeles, CA
County
Los Angeles County · 9,444,647 people
City population
3,838,149
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
100,113
Household income
$59,017
Rent vs Own
74.4% rent · 25.6% own
Severe rent burden
5930.0

Population outlook (Los Angeles County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
10,940,515 people
By 2030
11,256,481 · +2.9%
By 2040
11,729,929 · +7.2%
By 2050
11,948,407 · +9.2%
By 2075
11,818,114 · +8.0%
By 2100
10,842,928 · -0.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Hispanic (92%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 92% Two or more races 26% Black 6% Native American 2%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 67%
Foreign-born
45% · Canada, South Korea
Languages at home
13% English-only · Spanish 86%

Political lean MEDSL · Los Angeles

2024 margin
Solid D (+32.9) · D 64.8% · R 31.9% · Other 3.3%
2008→2024 swing
-7.4pp toward R · 2008: 40.4pp · 2024: 32.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+32.9 2020: D+44.2 2016: D+48.0 2012: D+40.0 2008: D+40.4

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -636.62%
Current HPI
477.6496
Rent YoY
▼ -8.20%
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+871.4% since first listed
5 events — show timeline
  • 2026-03-10 Price Changed $680,000 CRMLS
  • 2025-12-22 Listed $700,000 CRMLS
  • 1987-10-06 Sold (Public Records) $110,000 Public Records
  • 1987-10-06 Sold (Public Records) $110,000 Public Records
  • 1983-07-28 Sold (Public Records) $70,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,993 · +2.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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